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The move will take funding for the 10-year programme to more than £40bn.

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Scotland editor James Cook finds out what life is like on board a ship in an untapped oil field awaiting its fate.

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Chancellor John Healey may need to raise money to boost his fiscal headroom - BBC Verify examines what options could be on the table.

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The Renters' Rights Act gives greater flexibility to leave a tenancy but the changes have posed challenges for student landlords.

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The PM said he wants a "factual" and "evidence-based debate" about returning to free movement between Britain and Europe.

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Sarah Ruscoe, a single mum out of work due to health issues, worried her daughter’s bed would collapse at night.

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The prime minister might be dreaming of gold medals in 2040, but he must first navigate the difficult years in between, writes Laura Kuenssberg.

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The Welsh government says it is consulting on an "undergrounding-first approach" to electricity lines.

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Jack Ross was contracted to do social media work for the party until earlier this year, the BBC has been told.

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Do British pensioners have it better or worse than those in other countries?

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The chancellor will unveil AI spending aimed at shoring up the UK's defences in Wednesday's Budget.

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Green leaders have been given until Sunday to disown their party's "Zionism is racism" conference vote.

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The US president has praised Burnham after the government allowed gas drilling in the North Sea's Jackdaw field.

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Anthony Lee passed confidential information to his wife Laura Lee about when the 2024 general election would be held.

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Cleveland Police and Crime Commissioner Matt Storey says it has been nearly two months since force was promised the cash.

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Burnham says he "makes no apology" for the move as Kemi Badenoch says she is "amazed" he has time.

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The UK government has warned households to have three days of essential supplies on hand.

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Angry scenes and protests at Senedd as Reform call for ban on Muslim face coverings.

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The prime ministers says unexpected events seem to be becoming more common and it was wise to prepare.

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After Defence Secretary Wes Streeting announced a UK “Be Ready” campaign on building national resilience, he joined the BBC Question Time panel to discuss it with Conservative Tom Tugendhat and member…

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The prime minister hosted the UK's first wildfire summit to prepare for future blazes after a record summer 2026.

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The Your First Home scheme will offer government-backed loans for those buying new-builds in England.

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Chancellor John Healey will set out his plans for UK taxes on 28 October.

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Kanishka Narayan tells the BBC that dealing with the technology requires not only regulation, but "building capability and capacity".

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Ministers say the changes in regulations will reduce unnecessary bureaucracy.

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The defence secretary says the UK needs to be ready for scenarios including impact to essential supply chains.

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Energy secretary says she "didn't get it right" over comments she made about a TV interview.

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Ministers are set to gain powers over telecoms companies during national security emergencies.

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The Tory leader calls for more support for police officers and the public when they step in to help.

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The defence secretary says the UK is "back in the business of making weapons" for its armed forces.

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